McCartney 'writes to George Michael in jail'

George Michael was reportedly overjoyed after receiving a letter of support from Sir Paul McCartney in prison.

The 'Careless Whisper' singer, who had been considered a self-harm risk after being jailed for driving under the influence of drugs, received a morale-boosting note from the former Beatle, who claimed that he "empathised" with Michael having also spent time inside.

A source told The Sun: "He got the letter on Monday and was really chuffed. Sir Paul said he would see him soon and told George to keep his chin up. The letter was two pages long and George read it over and over again."

Michael has now served two weeks of his eight-week sentence and could be released on licence from his Suffolk jail within a fortnight.